Dean of Instruction, STEM

Dean of Instruction, STEM

Riverside Community College District

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION

Acts as the academic officer and provides administrative supervision and direction to assigned academic programs, including the departments of Chemistry, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and the Physical Sciences; and ensures the quality and integrity of all aspects of these academic and instructional programs, and the supervision of program directors, department chairs, faculty, and classified staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from assigned area administrator. Directs academic departments, program directors, department chairs, faculty, classified staff, and student employees.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This dean classification is responsible for the overall direction and operations of STEM instructional areas, including course management and budgetary oversight. Work is typically performed under the overall vision and direction of the college president or area administrator, and incumbents exercise considerable judgment and discretion in the achievement of goals and objectives.

Education and Experience:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in any of the core disciplines of STEM and four (4) years of full-time teaching experience in higher education, and three years of management and/or senior level leadership experience in a postsecondary educational institution.

An earned doctorate, community college teaching experience, and teaching, curriculum, and administrative experience in the core areas of the position is highly preferred.

Knowledge of:

1. Higher education best practices;
2. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, and general policies and procedures related to higher education practices;
3. Current principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training;
4. Budget preparation, management, and related processes;
5. Curriculum development; policies, objectives, and contemporary practices in the core areas of the position.

Ability to:

1. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
2. Manage staff and work collaboratively with other administrators, and academic department chairs and faculty;
3. Work effectively in shared governance and consensus building settings;
4. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;
5. Evaluate and support faculty recommendations for program improvements or new service efforts;
6. Promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and academic excellence;
7. Advocate for the academic programs to which assigned;
8. Identify alternate funding resources and develop grant or special projects applications.
9. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.

Licenses and Certifications:

A valid driver's license and proof of insurability may be required to drive a District vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ... ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ...

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides administrative leadership and direction for the development and modification of educational programs...
2. Attends and participates in a variety of required meetings...

Position Details: Department: Academic Affairs (R), Position Type: Academic Management, College/Campus: Riverside, Employment Type: Full-Time, Position Length: 12-month, Salary Range: Grade Z, Salary Amount: $185,925 - $226,351 Annual.

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript, Masters or Equivalent Transcript. Optional: Doctorate Transcript.

Effective Employment Date: July 2026 or shortly after.